BELT E BASE — NGS AW6660 — Houston, US

USNGStrigunknown#2997
Latitude
29.807505°
Longitude
-95.283928°
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary control points for surveying and mapping operations, providing precise horizontal positioning data for subsequent surveys and engineering projects. Located near Houston, Texas, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic control in the Gulf Coast area. The station's coordinates are referenced at 29.80751° North latitude and 95.28393° West longitude. Elevation data for this point has not been recorded in available documentation. Trig stations of this type support critical infrastructure development, boundary surveys, and cartographic accuracy across the nation. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for surveyors, engineers, and geodesists who depend on reliable reference stations. Maintaining accurate records of these monuments ensures the integrity of the geodetic network for current and future surveying applications.

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BELT E BASE — NGS AW6660 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #2997 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 29.807505°, -95.283928°, corresponding to 29° 48′ 27.02″ N, 95° 17′ 2.14″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like BELT E BASE — NGS AW6660 — Houston, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)29.807505, -95.283928
WGS84 (DMS)29° 48′ 27.02″ N, 95° 17′ 2.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
BELT E BASE — NGS AW6674 — Houston, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOUSTON RAD STA KPRC CEN MAST — NGS AW6668
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 659 — NGS AW0358 — Houston, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAM 95 ARP — NGS DR8934 — Houston, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 1215 — NGS AW0359 — Houston, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1511 — NGS AW5648 — Houston, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BELT E BASE — NGS AW6660 — Houston, US?

BELT E BASE — NGS AW6660 — Houston, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #2997. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BELT E BASE — NGS AW6660 — Houston, US?

The position of BELT E BASE — NGS AW6660 — Houston, US in WGS84 is 29.807505°, -95.283928° (decimal), or 29° 48′ 27.02″ N, 95° 17′ 2.14″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.